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Matthew Luhn
Award Winning Filmmaker, Director, Former Lead Storyteller and Animator at Pixar Studios
Speaker Bio
You may not recognize Matthew Luhn’s name, but you definitely know his work: The Simpsons, Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Monsters Inc., Monsters University, Finding Nemo, Cars, Up, and Ratatouille. After a stellar 20+ year career at Disney/Pixar, he turned his focus to helping the corporate world leverage the art and science of storytelling for business success, authoring The Best Story Wins and consulting to companies such as Charles Schwab and Adidas. A top speaker on storytelling, creativity and innovation, he has delighted a range of Fortune 1000 audiences including Apple, Capital One, Clorox, Facebook, Gartner, Google, Microsoft, PayPal, Procter & Gamble, Sony, Target, and Vrbo. His keynotes and workshops have been featured at BNY Mellon, BMW, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Family Museum, Lego, Prudential Insurance, Salesforce, Volkswagen, Wells Fargo, and many more.
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Sessions
Monday, September 08, 2025 05:15 PM - 06:00 PM CDT
Guest Keynote: Storytelling for Business
Matthew Luhn,
Award Winning Filmmaker, Director, Former Lead Storyteller and Animator at Pixar Studios,
Storytelling is the #1 business skill necessary to connect, motivate, and lead people in today’s world. Stories compel us to engage in experiences, learn lessons, and define our values and ourselves within our organization. Matthew Luhn, a 30-year Pixar story veteran, will share his experience creating and developing 10 blockbuster films at Pixar, and provides practical strategies that will teach and inspire you to connect more effectively with others on an emotional level. Matthew uses the power of storytelling to bridge the gap between business and heart, driving your story toward one unforgettable selling point.
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Monday, September 08, 2025 06:15 PM - 06:45 PM CDT
Exclusive Book Signing with Guest Keynote Speaker Matthew Luhn
Matthew Luhn,
Award Winning Filmmaker, Director, Former Lead Storyteller and Animator at Pixar Studios,
(Please note that quantities are limited, and participation will be first come, first serve.)
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to meet Guest Keynote Speaker Matthew Luhn and receive a complimentary signed copy of his book The Best Story Wins: How to Leverage Hollywood Storytelling in Business and Beyond. ... Show More Show Less
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to meet Guest Keynote Speaker Matthew Luhn and receive a complimentary signed copy of his book The Best Story Wins: How to Leverage Hollywood Storytelling in Business and Beyond. ... Show More Show Less